It can provide a meal for the hungry, brighten a child’s day, and contribute to the growth of knowledge…a dollar is worth so much more than it looks. That’s why we asked our readers and staff for their best answers; tell us yours in the comments.

Do you have a story to tell? Send it to us in 100 words or fewer—we’d love to read it, and if we publish it in the magazine it might be worth $100. For details, and to read other stories from our readers, visit rd.com/stories.